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Located in the heart of the Kashmir Valley which was seen by the ancients as “Paradise on Earth”, Srinagar’s
landscape is interspersed with greenery, lakes and hillocks. The city is spread out along the banks of the
Jhelum River and is famous for its surrounding natural beauty and postcard tourist spots.
The two parts of the city are connected by nine bridges. The Hari Parbat and the Shankar Acharya hills lie on
either side of the city. The climate of Srinagar is pleasant throughout the year, apart from the winters;
with summer temperatures staying within 35° Celsius. The proximate presence of the Hokersar wetland influences
the climate of Srinagar and keeps it balanced. The best time to visit Srinagar is from April to June.
Srinagar has a complex cultural fabric. The many historical constructions and places of worship are long-standing
evidences of the historical unity that has been possible in Srinagar despite the many diverse religious denominations
and sects established in the valley since the ancient and medieval times.
There are many Hindu temples that are more than a thousand years old as well as age-old mosques that are the landmarks
of Srinagar. Also, numerous gurudwaras and monasteries can be found in many places throughout the city. UNESCO has
recognised some of these famous buildings of the city as heritage sites. Some of the famous temples are Shankaracharya
Temple, Martand Sun Temple, Kheer Bhavani Temple, Pandrethan Temple, etc.
Srinagar is also the venue for many Kashmiri artists, dancers and singers who perform in the various theatres and art
houses of the city. Many troupes of the dervish and the qawwali (that have been influenced by both Sufi and Hindustani
musical and artistic traditions of Srinagar) survive to this day and the musicians have their own customised musical
instruments.
Rice is a dominant feature of most meals served in Srinagar and the valley is famous for its unique method of cooking
by combining meat with vegetables. The food is generally sharp and spicy. Srinagar is also a place for trekking and hiking.
The most popular trekking route from Srinagar is to the sacred Amarnath cave. An excursion can be taken to Pahalgam and the
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